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Eros to produce sports drama ‘Saat Kadam’
MUMBAI: Eros International Media is all set to produce a fictional sports film titled Saat Kadam.
The movie is the directorial debut of Mohit Kumar Jha and will star Amit Sadh, Ronit Roy and Deeksha Seth.
Saat Kadam revolves around the generation gap and the relationship between a father and his son.
Eros International Media managing director Sunil Lulla said, “Mohit has done some great work in television and we are happy to produce his debut feature film. It promises to be an emotionally gripping film set against the backdrop of football.”
Jha added, “I am absolutely thrilled to have a leading studio like Eros on board for my first feature film. Saat Kadam is an entertaining film for audiences of all ages who will be able to relate to emotional tug of war portrayed in the film. The film is based in Kolkata, which is known for its eternal love for football and as a sports loving nation, I hope the audiences will appreciate this film.”
Sadh said, “Saat Kadam beautifully portrays a father-son relationship and the many facets of it.. When I heard the story I knew I had to do this film, one that will be high on emotions, drama and above all football.”
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
